Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Kidpower’s most recent news and resources!
Stay up to date with our most recent news and resources!
Halloween safety tips for all ages & abilities! Hauntingly good strategies for the spooky season
In communities celebrating Halloween, it's not just kids who enjoy it!Lots of adults and teens as well as kids enjoy the treats, costumes, special gatherings, and scary stories that come with...
When We Are Our Own Worst Enemy! How our primitive brains get in the way of our self-care
Have you ever felt frustrated because you have trouble making changes that you know will be in your best interest? I know I have.Instead of blaming ourselves, we can learn why making even...
“HELP! My pre-teen wants to go out in skimpy clothes!” Boundary tips for parents & guardians
NOTE: We are glad that many parents told us how helpful the following article is in knowing what to say to their children. We also appreciate people who spoke up and said that something needs...
Trauma, ACEs, & Toxic Stress: Tools for Prevention & Healing New mental health resources using Kidpower skills and strategies
Our new Mental Health page provides tools for mental health professionals, educators, and parents - and a special new resource for teens and young adults.On this page, you will find a joyful video with Licensed Clinical Social Worker John Luna-Sparks, where he...
DON´T MISS OUT: ¡NO TE LO PIERDAS! Taller de Prevención de Bullying para familias ESTE SÁBADO Bullying Prevention Workshop for Spanish speaking families THIS SATURDAY
Please share the message below with your Spanish speaking parents so that they won´t miss out on our special online Kidpower Prevention Skills Workshop in Spanish for families with kids ages 7-12, this Saturday, September 16th from 10am-11am PT…
79 million safer people? How could that happen? Big news for Kidpower...
Imagine 79 million people getting new skills to protect themselves and others! It might seem impossible - but now, thanks to Workplace Options (WPO), the world's leading provider of wellbeing solutions, we have the power to make it happen. WPO has selected Kidpower...
What’s More Important – Safety or Uncomfortable Feelings?
Kidpower's 'Put Safety FIRST' Founding Principle is:"Safety and wellbeing are more important than ANYONE'S embarrassment, inconvenience, or offense!" This principle grew out of a comment made by Founding Board President Ellen Bass in 1989 when she and I were at the...
Free special online event with Kidpower and other experts!
We’re sharing Kidpower skills at the online Whole Wellness Mama's Summit, along with others sharing their expertise, and it’s FREE - we hope you’ll check it out! Registering with the link above will give you free access to recordings of ALL the interviews that make up...
Robert Holgate’s Pridepower Story From Fear and Isolation to Empowerment and Helping Others
Watch Robert’s inspiring story about his journey from a hard childhood to belonging, love, and success. I think you will enjoy the heartwarming story of how our Pridepower Safety Skills Online Course came into being – told through the following words from Ellen Frankel…
Hot fudge sundaes & other self-care remedies!
When my grandma used to buy me new clothes, she would always say, “Wear it in good health!” I would give her a hug and say, “Thank you, Grandma!” Then Grandma would warn me, “Please just take care of yourself, Irene Honey!” I’d smile tolerantly and promise, “Don’t...
How to Replace Despair With Hope!
My sister Elaine has told me countless times, “Our qualities are gifts when we are in charge of them – and problems when they are in charge of us!”Are you a compassionate person who cares deeply? Caring and compassion are wonderful qualities when we use them to be...
Take Charge of Your Mental Health!
We’re pleased to share two new developments related to Kidpower and mental health – from opposite sides of the globe!Monday, we were honored to present Kidpower Emotional and Personal Safety Skills for Protecting Mental Health at Iran’s First International Virtual...
“I don’t know a greater gift we can give to kids than this.”
Carla is the mental health and wellness program director with California’s Siskiyou County Office of Education, and her words are powerful…
This little girl shows 3 skills in 36 seconds!
Watch this excited little girl teach 3 Kidpower skills in 36 seconds! At Kidpower, our vision is that EVERY child, everywhere, will have the skill and confidence that shines through in this video. Behind every smile, every boundary, and every Kidpower Trash Can in...
“I said something mean and…”
You know Kidpower helps people be safe from harm - but did you know our skills can help people make amends when they cause harm, too?A woman from an online Safetypowers workshop for adults with intellectual disabilities reached out to say:“I got upset and said mean...